SENIOR NEWS

Monday is jammed packed with all sorts of goings on. PARSPA is back after their summer break. All of you Panhandle Area Retired School Personnel – and there are a lot of you - it’s time to perk up, get out of the house and join the club for lunch.

The Idle American

It was an absolute accident that likely couldn’t be duplicated, even with the most fastidious planning.My uncle Mort and three of his buddies playing dominoes at the general store in the thicket were caught up in the most bizarre circumstance that may forever alter the game.

Texas prepaid tuition fund now open through February

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2025.The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones the chance to prepay a child’s future undergraduate...

Rangers pull off exciting 45-44 victory over Canyon in season opener last Friday

The Perryton Rangers held on for a 45-44 victory over the Canyon Eagles in their season opener at Ranger Field. The game was also the first for new head coach Josh Hernandez.The Rangers wasted no time scoring to start the game.

Council approves tax hike, hears from citizens on issue

The city council met Tuesday at Frank Phillips College to adopt a tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year as well as a budget, and to possibly approve an updated ordinance regarding substandard buildings and structures.

Bethlehem Lutheran to celebrate its 100th anniversary Sunday

Perryton’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at 611 S. Grinnell, will celebrate its 100th anniversary this Sunday, Sept. 8 with a reception.The church held its first service on Sept. 7, 1924.The church will hold a special celebratory service on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be...

Ranger Angel Flores wins world lifting championsip

Perryton Ranger sophomore Angel Flores captured the world powerlifting championship after his performance in Malta.Flores won the gold in bench, silver in squat and deadlift, and the overall gold and the championship.Javier Martinez lifted up a weight class, and came in third.

How to handle spider bites in pets

While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid.Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more unwanted encounters for our curious pets.Dr. Lance...

Local Briefs

FPC to offer CNA courseFrank Phillips College, Allen Campus will hold an eight-week Certified Nursing Assistant course. The cost is $752, which includes the cost of books and CPR training. The class size is limited to the first eight paid registrations. The registration deadline is Sept. 6.